But to make out the distinct Maryland flag pattern on the shoulders of the jersey and the custom helmets, you really have to be standing next to the referee – this unique third level of the uniform can only be seen from within five feet.

Under Armour says the new look was inspired by the Terps’ 2011 PRIDE uniforms that prominently featured the Maryland state flag, adding that the Black Ops version makes a more discreet statement.

Overall, that same statement evokes the silent strength of the military’s elite – the concept reflective of the shadow-like stealth of military black operations.